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Spark vs Phantom: Which is Better for YOU?

With the recent release of the Spark, DJI now has two drones under $500. The Phantom 3 Standard and Spark both have a base price of $499. If you are reading this then you already know you want a DJI drone but you don’t have a 4-figure budget. How do you know which of these…

The New DJI Spark: The Drone for Everyone

DJI has once again changed the game with the release of their latest Drone, the Spark. It was designed to get even the novice pilot off the ground and into the air in seconds. You can control it with your smartphone or you can opt to fly it longer distances with a joystick remote. What’s…

MJX Bugs 250: A Carbon Fiber Framed Racer for Beginners

A New Racer The MJX Bugs 250 is a racing drone that is a step above the new Bugs 8, which MJX is also releasing soon. The Bugs 250 adds a strong carbon fiber frame, a beefier 3S battery and a more powerful FPV transmitter. This new Bugs looks to be a welcome addition to the…

MJX Bugs 2: The Versatile Bugs 3 Gets an Upgrade

The Newest Bug from MJX MJX has been working hard to expand the Bugs Series. They are working on a Bugs 8 and Bugs 9 to go with the Bugs 2 and the original Bugs 3. No, we don’t understand the numbering they use, but we do like the drones. Now there are even good…

Bugs 8: The Ready-to-Fly Racer from MJX

MJX Bugs 8: The Next Logical Bug MJX first released the Bugs 3 drone as a minimalist but relatively powerful brushless hobby drone. Then came word of the upcoming Bugs 2, which will come with an integrated camera and GPS. Why does the Bugs 2 come after the 3? Who knows? Logically, the next Bugs would be…

May the Force1 Racer Be With You…

The Force1 DYS XDR220 is an awesome drone and it comes in one of the best all-in-one FPV packages we’ve ever seen for a real racing drone. The package, which includes a transmitter, balance charger, and goggles is a great deal. You won’t find a better or faster racing drone unless you have the time,…

DJI Spark Speculation and Free 3D Model

There has been a lot of speculation on what DJI’s next move will be. Will their next consumer drone be a Phantom 5? Will it be a Mavic 2? Will they downgrade the Mavic Pro and release a more affordable Mavic Standard? It seems that the next release from DJI may be none of those…

MJX M1: Is This the Best Low-Cost Alternative to a Phantom?

MJX has built some fantastic brushless drones with the Bugs series. The formula they followed was simple: Build a high quality, versatile drone that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. It looks like MJX is applying that formula to one of their newest drone concepts, the M1. The M1 was developed to be an…

★What is the Best Drone Under $500?

There are a handful of good drones out there in the $200 to $500 price range. Which one should you get? Let’s look at some of the top competitors to help you make an informed decision. We are comparing an affordable lineup of drones with HD or better cameras including the DJI Phantom 3 Standard,…

Dobby and Elfie: A Pair of Selfie Drones

Elfie, the inexpensive selfie drone JJRC has produced a very portable drone for taking selfies. Dubbed the JJRC H37 Elfie it was designed to be an ultra portable drone to use with your smartphone. The purpose of it is to capture the perfect selfie. The arms of the Elfie fold in for easy transport. When…